Class 7 Surface tension and the Amazing Water Race
State Standards: GLEs/GSEs:
State/GSE's:
PS1 - All living and nonliving things are composed of matter having characteristics [properties] that distinguish one substance from another.
2a. Students demonstrate an understanding of characteristics [properties] of matter by recognizing that different substances have properties, which allow them to be identified regardless of the size of the sample.
2b. classifying and comparing substances using characteristics [properties] (e.g. solid,liquid,gas)
National Standards:
NS.5-8.2 Physical Science
As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding
Properties and changes of properties in matter
Context of Lesson:
Duration: 1 period/50min
Students will discover physical and chemical properties of water by participating in the Amazing Water Race. Students will use the science content being used to ask questions, test, make observations, predictions, and offer explanations.
Opportunities to Learn:
Depth of Knowledge:
Level1,2&3 - Students will perform a science activity, make a hypothesis, record observations, and using the observations offer explanations and draw conclusions from it.
Prerequisite Knowledge:
Amazing water race handout.
Plans for Differentiating Instruction:
Flexible grouping. Procedure will be handed out and bulleted on board. Teacher/resource teacher both provide assistance.
Accommodations and modifications:
Students may work with pairs if needed. Peer/Teacher guided. Teacher stands near/in front of hearing impaired students and maintains eye contact when reviewing lab. The lab sheet can be enlarged and also placed on overhead for students that have vision impairments. Students with attention/behavioral impairments can be assigned the reporters in a group to keep them engaged and on task.
Environmental factors:
Classroom management! Frequent check-ins to keep students on task. No more than 5 students at a table.
Eye dropper, cup of water, Amazing water race activity sheet
Objectives:
Students will investigate surface tension.
Students will discover the physical properties of water by participating in the "Amazing Water Race".
Instruction:
Opening:
Teacher refers back to the reading about properties of liquids from last class. Writes the definitions of viscosity and surface tension on the board. Tells students that today they will be investigating surface tension of water.
Engagement:
Teacher hands out "Amazing Water Race" activity sheet. Teacher tells students what they will be doing and goes over the activity with students. Teacher hands out materials. Teacher draws a simple table on board for students to use to collect data. Students investigate the surface tension of water and record data on table.
Closure:
Students share results with the teacher. Teacher comments and answers any questions students may have. Students hand in data table at the completion of class.
Lesson Plan
Lesson Title:
Class 7 Surface tension and the Amazing Water RaceState Standards: GLEs/GSEs:
State/GSE's:PS1 - All living and nonliving things are composed of matter having characteristics [properties] that distinguish one substance from another.
National Standards:
NS.5-8.2 Physical ScienceAs a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding
Context of Lesson:
Duration: 1 period/50minStudents will discover physical and chemical properties of water by participating in the Amazing Water Race. Students will use the science content being used to ask questions, test, make observations, predictions, and offer explanations.
Opportunities to Learn:
Depth of Knowledge:
Level1,2&3 - Students will perform a science activity, make a hypothesis, record observations, and using the observations offer explanations and draw conclusions from it.Prerequisite Knowledge:
Amazing water race handout.Plans for Differentiating Instruction:
Flexible grouping. Procedure will be handed out and bulleted on board. Teacher/resource teacher both provide assistance.Accommodations and modifications:
Students may work with pairs if needed. Peer/Teacher guided. Teacher stands near/in front of hearing impaired students and maintains eye contact when reviewing lab. The lab sheet can be enlarged and also placed on overhead for students that have vision impairments. Students with attention/behavioral impairments can be assigned the reporters in a group to keep them engaged and on task.Environmental factors:
Classroom management! Frequent check-ins to keep students on task. No more than 5 students at a table.Materials:amazing water race
Eye dropper, cup of water, Amazing water race activity sheetObjectives:
Students will investigate surface tension.Students will discover the physical properties of water by participating in the "Amazing Water Race".
Instruction:
Opening:
Teacher refers back to the reading about properties of liquids from last class. Writes the definitions of viscosity and surface tension on the board. Tells students that today they will be investigating surface tension of water.Engagement:
Teacher hands out "Amazing Water Race" activity sheet. Teacher tells students what they will be doing and goes over the activity with students. Teacher hands out materials. Teacher draws a simple table on board for students to use to collect data. Students investigate the surface tension of water and record data on table.Closure:
Students share results with the teacher. Teacher comments and answers any questions students may have. Students hand in data table at the completion of class.Assessment:
Data table.Reflections
(only done after lesson is enacted)Student Work Sample 1 – Approaching Proficiency:
Student Work Sample 2 – Proficient:
Student Work Sample 3 – Exceeds Proficiency: